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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.99, 222.12 and 91.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.99, 222.12 and 91.04 is: 125.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.99 : 222.12 = 91.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.99/222.12 = 91.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.99x = 222.12 × 91.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.99x = 20,221.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,221.80/160.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.61

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